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Isaiah 65:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 65:5

Verse 5 of 25

Scripture focus

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These [are] a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Isaiah 65:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 65:5

Theological / Devotional

Stand by thyself. There may be a reference here to renegade Jews who at times were initiated into heathen mysteries which it was thought produced a superior type of holiness. The lives of such men might be steeped in corruption, but they made lofty pretensions to holiness, regarding themselves as possessed of a special type of sanctity that was denied to their fellows.

A smoke. Such vain pretensions in the name of religion were offensive to God and constituted a continual provocation to Him.

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